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Hank Smith & John Bytheway

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Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 884

Do you ever feel that preparing for your weekly Come, Follow Me lesson falls short? Join hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway as they interview experts to make your study for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me course not only enjoyable but original and educational. If you are looking for resources to make your LDS study fresh, faithful, and fun--no matter your age--then join us every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/followhimpodcast
The followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.

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My Dad Won't Let Me Get Baptized • followHIM Favorites • September 2 - 8 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 36

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 05:44

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS
English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36EN
French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36FR
German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36DE
Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36PT
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36ES

YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/_hDQkipfJ7U

ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES
followHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS
New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook
Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter

SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald

https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

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Helaman 7-12 Part 2 • Prof. Shima Baughman • September 2 - September 8 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 36

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 56:05

Professor Baughman continues to explore the intrigue in Helaman 9-12 and explore the dangers of the Gadianton Robbers and the power of God to redeem His people.

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS
English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36EN
French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36FR
German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36DE
Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36PT
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM36ES

YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/451VBADMwAw

ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES
followHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com

TIMECODE

00:00 Part II– Dr. Shima Baughman
00:07 Helaman 9:12-14, 38 - 5 Guys and Nephi calls out murderers
03:49 Circumcised of heart and South African rituals
08:13 Helaman 9:39 - Prison converts
11:56 Helaman 10:1-4, 12 - Heavenly approval and Nephi’s sadness
15:48 Helaman 10:16-17 - Miraculous escape
21:21 Helaman 11:7 - Famine for remembrance
24:19 Helaman 18-19 Unrecognized yet faithful Lehi
27:10 Helaman 11:26-38 - Gadianton robbers increasingly evil
30:35 Justice and mercy
37:25 Helaman 12:1-12 - Repent and be steady
40:41 Helaman 12 - Mormon’s personality
43:33 Helaman 12:7 - Men < dust
45:55 Why a famine?
49:41 How to have hope in sinful world?
51:36 Professor Baughman shares her testimony of the Book of Mormon and Jesus
56:47 End of Part II– Professor Shima Baughman

Alma 43-52 Part 2 • Dr. David Boren • August 12-18 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 33

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 • Duration 01:09:45

Dr. Boren continues to examine the war chapters of Alma and the principles of righteous leadership as well as the evidence of God’s hand in preparing the Book of Mormon for modern-day application and testimony.

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS
English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33EN
French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33FR
German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33DE
Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33PT
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM33ES

YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/9FQtlm-rBio

ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES
followHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com

TIMECODE

00:00 Part II– Dr. David Boren
03:14 Alma 46:21 - The title of liberty and running together
08:00 Alma 46 Joseph of Egypt and covenant reminders
11:02 Alma 47 - Amalickiah stirs up Lamanites to anger
12:44 Alma 47:12-18 - Lehonti was “fixed in his mind”
16:24 Don’t come down from your mountain
20:53 The Amalickiah’s of today
22:19 Alma 28:1-5 - Strengthening weak places
25:01 Alma 48:7-17 - Moroni’s characteristics and preparations for war
28:20 Alma 48:19 - Helaman and others serve without recognition
32:44 Textual analysis of Amalickiah’s 13 words
36:31 Alma 48:21-24 - How do Christians go to war?
38:40 Alma 49:10-14 - Great leaders make needed changes
44:21 Alma 49:26 -Lehi and the people of Morianton
45:18 Alma 49:36 - Being hurt by people close to us

1 Nephi 6-10 Part 2 • Dr. Gaye Strathearn • Jan 15 - Jan 21 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 3

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 53:11

Dr. Gaye Strathearn continues to explore the Savior’s invitation to receive the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement in 1 Nephi 6-10.

Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/SSmffPVkx-Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY

00:00 Part II–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:07 The rod of iron and the river symbolism
01:33 Garden of Eden parallels
03:58 Dr. Strathearn shares a personal story about Covid
08:13 The Great and Spacious building
10:04 Human self-sufficiency vs. belief in God
13:26 Residents of the Great and Spacious Building
15:56 Korihor
16:40 Approval of God vs the approval of man
18:33 John shares a story about missionary in a prison
20:31 Staying at the Tree of Life
24:47 Activity vs passivity
28:21 The four groups in Lehi’s dream parallel four types of ground
30:40 Nephi asks regarding Lehi’s Dream
34:05 Lehi teaches about the seed of Laman and Lemuel
39:13 Jesus saves from the darkness
42:39 The Allegory of Zenos
46:54 Understanding the Fall
48:51 Allowing the Spirit to teach as we study
52:53 End of Part II– Dr. Gaye Strathearn

Thanks to the follow HIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

1 Nephi 6-10 Part 1 • Dr. Gaye Strathearn • Jan 15 - Jan 21 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 3

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 01:04:02

How did we forget the Lord? Dr. Gaye Strathearn examines key questions, ideas, and context to encourage understanding of Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision.

Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_62ALc3ctFk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY

00:00 Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:54 Dr. Strathearn previews the episode
02:00 Introduction of Dr. Strathearn
02:55 Hearkening to the Lord
04:08 The context for Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision
07:02 Lehi thinks about posterity
08:42 Hope as catalyst for Lehi’s Vision
11:35 Recording only things of worth
12:35 Nephi’s questions to Laman and Lemuel
15:36 How have we forgotten the Lord?
17:37 Sister Browning and President Kimball on the word “remember”
19:14 The Sacrament
21:35 The faith of Ishmael’s family
24:32 Dream language
27:16 The Lord answers prayers and expects work
28:46 Being humbled
31:15 Faith, forgiveness, and sacrifice
36:27 Lehi’s Dream and the Small Plates
39:44 Dark and light
40:40 Trees and temples
44:38 The fruit
47:50 The path and the Iron Rod
49:14 The Garden of Eden parallels
54:17 Numberless concourses
56:58 Worshiping in the prone position
1:00:11 Not choosing Jesus
1:03:42 End of Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn

Thanks to the follow HIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

The Miracle Jersey • followHIM Favorites • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 2

Thursday, January 4, 2024 • Duration 05:58

This episode delves into 1 Nephi 1-5, exploring the theme of Tender Mercies, featuring Elder David A. Bednar's impactful talk, and sharing a missionary's intriguing experience in Africa with a Utah Junior Jazz jersey.

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

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1 Nephi 1-5 Part 2 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 2

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 34:05

Dr. John Hilton III examines acting in faith, sacrifice, and hearing Jesus’s voice throughout our lives by applying principles in 1 Nephi 1-5

Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctziJMKGwdg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY

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00:00 Part II–Dr. John Hilton III
00:07 One of the shortest verses
01:56 Softening our hearts
04:43 God makes things possible
6:10 Nephi’s great idea
08:26 The long Saturdays
08:44 Go and Know and Know and Go
11:55 Sariah’s perspective
14:29 Helping our students know for themselves
16:54 Nephi slays Laban
21:20 The impact on Nephi and Zoram
23:36 Sacrifice and burnt offerings
26:49 Principles in this lesson
29:59 Dr. Hilton shares his feelings about the Book of Mormon
34:58 End of Part II– John Hilton

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 2

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 55:13

How does recognizing Jesus Christ’s voice in the Book of Mormon change our personal study? Dr. John Hilton III explores new and familiar territory in the beginning of 1 Nephi and teaches us new study techniques to enhance our testimonies of Jesus Christ.

Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056
YouTube: https://youtu.be/FdkPFEUKrSw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY

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00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III
02:00 Introduction of guest
02:52 Voices in the Book of Mormon and “The Book of Mormon: A Masterclass”
06:15 A family story
07:50 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about study
10:26 Hank shares a personal study about listening vs. reading
12:51 Time studying vs. amount studying
14:49 Steve Sorensen and memorizing verses of the Book of Mormon
16:30 Writing things down and using various study techniques
18:01 Nephi begins his record
20:14 The importance of keeping records
23:17 President Eyring on keeping records
26:23 Lehi’s Jerusalem and how prophets pray
29:58 Powerful phrases and mining for gold
31:32 Focus on Jesus Christ when studying scriptures
34:15 President Jeffrey Holland’s Christ and the New Covenant
36:13 Safety in listening to the Lord’s prophets
38:35 Elder Bednar and “The Tender Mercies of the Lord”
40:25 Hank’s talk “He Knows You”
42:44 Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem
46:22 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about traveling in Israel
47:33 Teaching children and keeping eternal perspective
51:29 President Eyring “To My Grandchildren”
55:52: End of Part I–Dr. John Hilton III

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

I will not burn the book! • followHIM Favorites • Jan 1 - Jan 7 • Come Follow Me

Season 4 · Episode 1

Thursday, December 28, 2023 • Duration 05:33

In this "FollowHIM Favorites" episode, hosts Hank Smith and John share the compelling story of Vincenzo de Francesca, a pastor who, in 1910, discovered a burnt Book of Mormon in New York, leading to a transformative spiritual journey despite not knowing its title. Vincenzo's persistence, refusal to burn the book, and eventual fulfillment of God's promise after decades-long quest highlight the profound impact of the Book of Mormon's words on individuals' lives.

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

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Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon Part 2 • Dr. Casey Griffiths & Dr. Scott Woodward • Jan 1 - Jan 7

Season 4 · Episode 1

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 • Duration 34:46

Dr. Scott Woodward and Dr. Casey Griffiths continue to explore the importance of studying. They invite listeners to study, investigate, and ponder the Book of Mormon this year.

Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056
YouTube: https://youtu.be/wNU5X9DmknQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY

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00:00 Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward
00:07 Background of the Eight Witnesses
04:00 Samuel Smith as first missionary of the Restoration
06:02 Investigating the Book of Mormon Witnesses by Richard Lloyd Anderson
07:01 A miracle
09:40 John Welch and the translation of the Book of Mormon
12:32 30,000 foot view of the translation and proof of the Book of Mormon
18:51 A challenge to reproduce the Book of Mormon
20:25 Emma Smith’s testimony of the translation of the Book of Mormon
23:13 Intersectionality in the Book of Mormon
24:11 The Resurrection
24:38 Dr. Casey Griffiths thoughts on The Book of Mormon and gospel of Jesus
27:58 Dr. Scott Woodward’s hopes for the Saints in 2024
35:14 End of Part II– Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

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